At 59 years old, John Leben had only one passion left in life.
Playing Alfiria Saga, a fantasy MMORPG he had devoted 25 years of his life to.
After resigning from his job in his mid-thirties and living alone ever since.
John found comfort and meaning in the game world he loved — even as its players slowly vanished over the years.
Now, with Alfiria Saga officially shutting down.
John receives one final message from the developers.
A mysterious reward for the last active player.
When he accepts it, he expects a figure, some merchandise, or perhaps just a nostalgic goodbye.
Instead…
He wakes up in the game world itself — younger, stronger, and completely naked in the middle of a dangerous forest.
Armed with only his knowledge of the game , John must now navigate the world of Alfiria Saga
But in this world of magic, monsters, and secrets long forgotten by players, can an old man's regrets find new purpose?
Alfiria Saga was born in 2020 — a Filipino-written fantasy that I poured my heart into. But back then, I was bullied. They said it was weird, childish. I stopped writing.
Years passed. Then came The Great Shift — when anime and light novels were finally embraced. I came back.
This is the rewritten, English version of that story. A second chance not just for the world of Alfiria, but for me.
— GomiSekai
Alfiria Saga was born in 2020 — a Filipino-written fantasy that I poured my heart into. But back then, I was bullied. They said it was weird, childish. I stopped writing.
Years passed. Then came The Great Shift — when anime and light novels were finally embraced. ...